Château Belair
St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Night two at Bern’s. A backup bottle to replace the 1907 LLC that had a flaw. Went with this choice for its high shoulder fill and great color. Light tawny reddish color. Clear rims with a deep color center in the glass. Fruit forward nose with notes of black and red fruit, some earth and some wood. With air it opened like the others. Decent structure. Good balance. Nice, solid wine for its age but nothing dramatic or exciting.
Night two at Bern’s. A backup bottle to replace the 1907 LLC that had a flaw. Went with this choice for its high shoulder fill and great color. Light tawny reddish color. Clear rims with a deep color center in the glass. Fruit forward nose with notes of black and red fruit, some earth and some wood. With air it opened like the others. Decent structure. Good balance. Nice, solid wine for its age but nothing dramatic or exciting.
Mar 30th, 2023
Past its prime – perhaps flawed as well; medium garnet; very musty aromas of cardboard and plastic
Past its prime – perhaps flawed as well; medium garnet; very musty aromas of cardboard and plastic
May 5th, 2019Very smooth. Hint of smoke, juicy plum, black cherry, and spicy blackberry on the nose. Rich berry, balanced, smooth, full structure. Chateau Belair Premier Grand Cru Classé is spectacularly sited, between Magdelaine and Ausone to the south of St Emilion, 60% on the limestone plateau and 40% on the clay-rich fronsadais molasses slopes, facing south and east. 2006 reveals fine fruit concentration and spiced notes, supported by ripe, firm tannins.
Very smooth. Hint of smoke, juicy plum, black cherry, and spicy blackberry on the nose. Rich berry, balanced, smooth, full structure. Chateau Belair Premier Grand Cru Classé is spectacularly sited, between Magdelaine and Ausone to the south of St Emilion, 60% on the limestone plateau and 40% on the clay-rich fronsadais molasses slopes, facing south and east. 2006 reveals fine fruit concentration and spiced notes, supported by ripe, firm tannins.
Sep 11th, 2014
Shows the elegant vintage character, supple tannins and nice acidity. Good toasty oak marries well with red berries and coffee notes.
Shows the elegant vintage character, supple tannins and nice acidity. Good toasty oak marries well with red berries and coffee notes.
Aug 10th, 2013
Alive and well. The right bank fruit is quite vibrant.
Alive and well. The right bank fruit is quite vibrant.
Dec 25th, 2022
Mom’s bday. great balance, Mid tannins, clean finish. Medium berries, some earth, Med structure. not overpowering. Sisters’ favorite.
Mom’s bday. great balance, Mid tannins, clean finish. Medium berries, some earth, Med structure. not overpowering. Sisters’ favorite.
Aug 12th, 2019
Ready to drink. Very elegant, almost like a Burgundy.
Ready to drink. Very elegant, almost like a Burgundy.
Mar 11th, 2018
As I drink the wine, it's very obvious how it is old world by how much iron/graphite comes across the palate. Usually my tongue doesn't dry out from a wine more than my cheeks.. So that was cool! This was just opened at the perfect time. This is like on the peak of its peak and still has finesse to it. Acai berry on the nose and very limited on the palate. Tonight just totally changed my opinion on thinking Merlot was overrated and this wine was phenomenal.
As I drink the wine, it's very obvious how it is old world by how much iron/graphite comes across the palate. Usually my tongue doesn't dry out from a wine more than my cheeks.. So that was cool! This was just opened at the perfect time. This is like on the peak of its peak and still has finesse to it. Acai berry on the nose and very limited on the palate. Tonight just totally changed my opinion on thinking Merlot was overrated and this wine was phenomenal.
Sep 2nd, 2016